Dorwest Herbs Managing Director, Jo Boughton-White, has been announced as a headline speaker for the opening session of the upcoming Business of Pets Conference. Organised by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the prestigious two-day trade event returns on 3 and 4 June 2026 at the Cranfield Management Development Centre near Milton Keynes. The conference is structured to provide actionable business resilience strategies for pet retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and entrepreneurs navigating a rapidly evolving UK commercial landscape.
The opening panel session will address the ongoing 2026 market challenges, exploring practical methods for managing fluctuating operational costs alongside shifting consumer purchasing habits. Jo Boughton-White will bring over two decades of brand-scaling experience to the stage, joining fellow panellists Jo Moorcroft and Vicky Davies, Co-founders of the Canine Business Academy, alongside Darron Burness, Co-founder of Beacon Barkers. The session will be chaired by Clayton Payne, Founder of Pet Business Disruptors, who previously collaborated with Dorwest to analyze the rise of proactive pet care and supplement production compliance.
The high-level discussion arrives at a critical juncture for the commercial pet sector, where businesses must successfully balance consumer demands for accessible value with the rising costs of ethical manufacturing and supply chain logistics. Panellists will examine real-world case studies detailing how established brands and agile startups can maintain consumer trust, utilize data-driven insights, and adapt their business models to protect profit margins without compromising on product efficacy or service quality.
Jo Boughton-White stated that she is delighted to join the panel at such a pivotal moment for the wider trade, noting that rapidly evolving consumer expectations require a careful balance of value, innovation, and brand trust. She added that the collaborative discussion aims to deliver transparent, practical insights that will help independent retailers and established industry professionals thrive in a highly competitive market.
Delegates looking to review the complete two-day educational schedule, view the full line-up of expert industry speakers, or secure remaining member and non-member delegate passes can book directly via the official Business of Pets Conference event portal.
For specific brand or trade supply enquiries regarding the Dorwest product portfolio, industry professionals can contact the company’s head office on 01308 897272 or via email at info@dorwest.com.
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Dan Everett